mad4comp
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Because Tampa didn't put any pressure on us in the first 2 periods. Once down by 4 goals they had to play more aggressive in the offensive zone. Forechecking aggressively and dmen pinching on every play. Tampa was forced to play desperate hockey.
Do you not watch many games? This happens in most games played.
BTW a goal on the pp and a goal because because we got too aggressive in the offensive zone isn't turtling. When you are turtling you don't give up 2 on 1s. Come on guys. Think. If we did turtle Tampa wouldn't have scored that 2nd goal. You guys want them to be more offensive minded in those situations. Well they were and it cost us a goal. This isn't a video game guys.
And you're not a coach, stop with the 'holier than thou' attitude. They turtled and they gave up 2 goals. Open your eyes and watch the actual game instead of just hearing the word turtle and coming to the defense of trotz like a knight in shining armor.
It was clear as day from the puck drop in the 3rd all they did was dump the puck in, change, and wait for their next shift to waltz in with the puck.
It was clear as day when DSP just saw the puck float by and instead of playing it, turtled to drop back and stand in front of Holtby.
It was clear as day when Orpik went to hit someone instead of grabbing the puck and starting a rush up the ice.
They turtled. Sorry if it makes Trotz look like trash, but it does. Trotz shouldn't be allowed in the locker room after the 2nd period if we have a lead. It's just the way it is. Tampa didn't play 'aggressive' hockey, they easily marched into the zone and set up shop for a good while (which is what got them the PP, and a goal) and then the rush back up the ice and goal by Palat.
And lastly, you're telling me, they waited until they were down 4 goals to play aggressively? Are you serious brah? This isn't a video game, they executed the NHL equivalent of the prevent defense and got burned. Even the TSN crew saw it and were befuddled as to why Trotz would call for such a strategy when we could have stepped on their throats for the entire period.